CHAPTER 25 - 1

COCKPIT

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COCKPIT

Introduction

The cockpit is a Quiet and Darktype and accommodates two pilots

and one observer with comfort during all flight phases, with minimum
workload and maximum safety. The cockpit is separated from the
passenger cabin by a partition with a lockable door.

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General Description

The COCKPIT includes these subsystems:

• COCKPIT SEATS (AMM SDS 25-11-00/1)

• COCKPIT LININGS (AMM SDS 25-12-00/1)
• COCKPIT CONSOLES (AMM SDS 25-13-00/1)
The systems below relate to the cockpit:
• EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT (AMM SDS 25-60-00/1);
• MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL (AMM SDS 31-11-00/1);
• CONTROL PEDESTAL (AMM SDS 31-14-00/1);
• OVERHEAD PANEL (AMM SDS 31-15-00/1);
• CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL (AMM SDS 31-16-00/1);
• FLOOR PANELS (AMM SDS 53-01-00/1);
• COCKPIT DOOR (AMM SDS 52-50-00/1).
• HEAD-UP GUIDANCE SYSTEM (AMM SDS 34-25-00/1)

The cockpit is provided with thermal and acoustic insulation for noise
and temperature comfort.
Adjustable sunvisors are installed on front windows to protect pilot’s
eyes from glare. Direct vision windows are featured with curtains.
Both sunvisors and curtains are easily stowed when not in use.
There are dome lights and chart lights in the cockpit to provide
sufficient illumination under normal and emergency electrical conditions.
These lights enable the crew to preform normal activities in the
cockpit.

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Components

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COCKPIT SEATS (25-11)
The cockpit is equipped with a pilot seat, a copilot seat, and an observer
seat.
COCKPIT LININGS (25-12)
The function of the cockpit linings is to create a visual, thermal and
acoustic separation between the aircraft structure and systems and the
interior of the cockpit.
COCKPIT CONSOLES (25-13)
The cockpit has three consoles. They are open or closed compartments
used to stow convenience items, gadgets and emergency equipment. The
lateral consoles are installed outboard of each pilot seat, and the RH
(Right-Hand) aft console is installed to the right of the observer seat.
The components and areas of the cockpit are given in the table that
follows:

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COCKPIT BULKHEAD

The cockpit bulkhead and cockpit access door separate the passenger
cabin from the cockpit.
The cockpit bulkhead contains stowage areas for emergency equipment
and the observer seat is installed on it.

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COCKPIT SEATS
Introduction
The cockpit is equipped with a pilot seat, a copilot seat, and an observer
seat.
The pilot and copilot seats allow the pilots a smooth interface with the
cockpit environment and ensure safety in normal and emergency flight
conditions.
The observer seat is positioned across the cockpit doorway to provide the
observer with a clear view of the aircraft controls and avionics.
In addition, the seat allows the observer to monitor the crew’s
actions in the cockpit. The observer seat provides a comfortable seated
position for up to three hours of continuous flight.
The pilot seat is on the LH side, in zone 221 (AMM TASK 06-30-00- 800-
802-A/100), and the copilot seat is on the RH (Right-Hand) side, in zone
222 (AMM TASK 06-30-00-800-802-A/100).
The observer seat is installed in the LH cockpit bulkhead, in zone 221
(AMM TASK 06-30-00-800-802-A/100), behind the pilot seat.
General Description
PILOT SEATS
The pilot and copilot seats are identical in their design and operation,
differing only in the symmetrical arrangement of the controls.
The pilot seats have mechanical, electrical and hydromechanical
commands. These are some of the commands:
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• Handle for the thighrest support adjustment, with mechanical
operation;
• Adjustable armrests and headrest, with mechanical operation;
• Longitudinal/lateral adjustment lever, with mechanical operation;
• Control switch for electrical actuation of the seat height adjustment;
• Control for backrest reclining, with hydromechanical operation;
• Handle for harness inertial device manual locking;
• Push button actuator for lumbar support, which actuates a foam bag with
air in it, allowing different adjustments.
The pilot seats can be operated with or without electrical power.
Some commands have backups, such as:
• Lateral adjustment, through a spare lateral handle located at the
aft part of the lower structure.
• Longitudinal adjustment, through a spare longitudinal handle located at
the middle of the rear crosspiece of the lower structure.
• Backrest adjustment, through an override system that allows
manual tilting of the backrest to the upright position in case of
failure of the controls or recline actuator.
• Height adjustment, through a crank handle attached below the seat pan
and used in the electrical actuator override manual control.
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Components
PILOT SEATS
LOWER STRUCTURE
The lower structure includes a seat longitudinal adjustment device, a seat
lateral stowage device, a seat locking device, and a seat height
adjustment device. All the parts belonging to the lower structure are
considered as load path structure.
SEAT PAN
The seat pan includes a load path structure, cushioning, seat adjustment
controls, a thighrest system, and lateral trim panels. The seat pan
cushioning provides comfort for the pilot. It has a cover and foam and is
secured by Velcro above the seat pan structure.
Most of the seat adjustment controls are located at the seat pan level for
best ergonomics.
The thigh rest system is located in front of the seat pan. It comprises an
aluminium machined support structure fitted with Velcro to secure the
cushioning. An angle setting system provides some support.
The seat pan lateral trim panels are located on the sides of the seat pan.
They can be removed easily to access all controls and cables for
maintenance.
BACKREST
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The backrest comprises a load path structure, cushioning, a recline
system, a lumbar support system, a life vest stowage, a headrest system,
an armrest system, and a trim panel.
The backrest cushioning provides comfort for the pilot. It has a cover and
foam and is secured by Velcro in front and on the side of the backrest
structure. The two backrest recline actuators are located on the back of
the backrest.
The lumbar support is located between the backrest structure and the
backrest cover, in the backrest foam. It has an inflatable pouch that allows
the pilot to make the required adjustment through the air contained in the
pouch.
The life vest stowage consists of a recess in the aft portion of the backrest
trim panel. It can contain two life vests retained by an elastic net.
The headrest system positioned on the top of the backrest tilts 9 degrees
forward from the backrest pipe reference (14 degrees from vertical when
the backrest is upright (5 degrees)). The rotative system uses two friction
hinges that allow a 35-degree tilt forward. The rotary system is an optional
item.
The armrest hinge allows the armrest to fold into a position behind the
backrest. The hinge also permits armrest rotation for height adjustment.
RESTRAINT
The five-point restraint system is installed on the seat pan for the
adjustable pelvic and crotch straps, and on the backrest for the upper
torso strap which is fitted with an inertial real. The restraint system is
equipped with a rotary buckle and an inertial reel provided with a manual
locking control.
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Operation
PILOT SEAT OPERATION
Most of the pilot seat adjustment controls are located on the RH and LH
trim panels of the seats for best ergonomics.
SEAT FORE, AFT AND LATERAL ADJUSTMENT
The longitudinal (fore and aft) and lateral locking pins are linked to the
same command handle, which has 3 positions:
• The neutral position locks the seat.
• The up position unlocks the longitudinal locking pins and allows seat
adjustment fore and aft along the seat tracks between the stops.
• the down position unlocks the lateral locking pins and allows seat
outboard stowage when the seat is at the rear stop level.
BACKREST INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT
The backrest recline lever has three positions:
• The neutral position locks the backrest recline.
• The up position allows backrest recline setting from 5 degrees to 25
degrees (20 degrees range).
• The down position locks the backrest in the upright position 5 degrees (in
case of recline actuator or control cable failure).
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The electrical actuator control switch has three positions:
• The neutral position locks the height adjustment (provided by electrical
actuator irreversibility).
• The up position lifts up the seat.
• The down position lowers the seat.
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An override manual control allows the seat to be adjusted in case of
electrical motor failure or in case of electrical supply failure.
THIGHREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
The thighrest system is located in front of the seat pan. An angle setting
system provides support as required. While turning the knob, the two
thighrest structures rotate together from -27 degrees up to 27 degrees,
taking 8-degrees seat pan tilt as a reference.
A break-over system allows pilot thigh support without discomfort while
pushing the rudder pedal.
LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT
The lumbar support valve pushbutton is pressed to open the valve and
release the air contained in the pouch while the pilot is pushes with his
back to obtain to required setting. Then the push button is released to lock
the setting.
INERTIAL REEL LOCKING
The inertial reel locking lever has two positions:
• Locked when pushed forward
• Released when pushed backward
ARMREST ADJUSTMENT
The armrest adjustment control is located under the forward end of the
armrest, and includes a roller that controls the height of the armrest.
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PILOT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the seat to pilot’s eyes optimum position, moving the seat up or
down so that the pilot’s line of sight reaches the same horizontal plane of
the black and white balls indicators that are factory adjusted (14 mm from
their installation base).
Then, move the seat fore and aft so that the opposite white balls indicator
becomes aligned with the black ball indicator.
This position will be the most appropriate for the best control column
actuation

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OBSERVER SEAT the door area to the cockpit bulkhead behind the pilot seat.
When the observer seat is deployed, it occupies a position immediately
The observer seat has two positions: stowed and deployed. FWD (Forward) of the cockpit door. The cockpit door can be
When the observer seat is stowed, it folds up and rotates away from opened and closed when the observer seat is deployed .

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OBSERVER SEAT OPERATION
The procedure to use the observer seat is as follows:
• To use the seat, the user (in front of the seat) releases the latch that
holds the seat in the folded position.
• Then rotate counterclockwise to start the procedures to unfold the seat.
• To reach the other bulkhead bracket, the user continues the rotating
movement until it reaches the bracket on the RH cockpit bulkhead.
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• Then start the procedure to unfold the seat bottom, that simply rotates
down and forward.
• The seat backrest is pulled up with both hands until it reaches the locking
points.
• The user may then insert the attaching points into the holes
specially made to hold the backrest in position.
• The seat is then ready for use.
For stowage, reverse the deployment operation.
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COCKPIT CONSOLES
Introduction

The cockpit has three consoles. They are open or closed compartments
used to stow convenience items, gadgets and emergency equipment. The
lateral consoles are installed outboard of each pilot seat, and the RH
(Right-Hand) aft console is installed to the right of the observer seat.

General Description

The cockpit consoles are:

• LH Console
• RH Console
• RH Aft Console

These systems relate to the consoles:

• OXYGEN MASK STOWAGE BOX (AMM SDS 35-00-00/1)

• DIGITAL AUDIO PANEL (AMM SDS 23-51-00/1)
• OBSERVER AUDIO JACKS (AMM SDS 23-00-00/1)
• FLIGHT CONTROL CMC/NAVIGATION LIGHTS CONTROL
PANEL (AMM SDS 31-10-00/1)
• PC OUTLET (AMM SDS 24-54-00/1)

Complementary consoles extend forward from each lateral console. These

consoles comprise blow-out panels.
Each lateral console has a gutter, which drains the condensation from the
sidewalls, supporting structure, or rain from the direct vision window.

Components

The components and areas of each console are given in the tables below:

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